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December 14

Hawaii State Library, 3 p.m., free. Eco-crafter Evelyn Nakamura teach adults how to use a square fabric (furoshiki) to wrap a variety of gifts of different shapes and sizes. All containers and furoshiki needed to practice 12 different ties provided. Class size limited to 20 adults, ages 18 and older. Registration is required. (586-35200)

Japanese Flower Arranging

Windward Community College Hale Kuhina 115, Nov. 16-Jan. 18, Saturdays, 9:40-11:30 a.m., $48. Use your aesthetic awareness to assemble materials, choosing the most beautiful aspects, assemble them in a different order and endow them with a value transcending that which they had in nature. (235-7433)

Ocean Safety and Thrill Craft

Windward Community College Hale Alakai 101, Dec. 14-15, 8:30 a.m.-3:30 p.m., $139. Learn about the legal and regulatory requirements for people who participate in the sport of two-in surfing, risk management principles, local ocean safety principles and practices and more. (235-7433)

Photography: Taking Better Photos

Windward Community College Hale Alakai 102, 9 a.m.-noon, $80 plus $5 lab fee. Learn the simple techniques of digital photography and how to use your camera in different modes. A 35mm digital SLR camera is recommended. (235-7433)

COMMUNITY

Aiea Community Christmas Parade and Fun Fair

Begins at Pearl Ridge Elementary School at 9 a.m., fun fair takes place at Old Sugar Mill site from 10 a.m.-2 p.m., contact for cost. Sponsored by the Aiea Community Association, the parade includes Santa, Aiea High School Marching Band, the Marine Forces Band, schools, businesses and other community groups. The fair features entertainment, All Kine Grindz lunch truck, shave ice and various children’s activities. (aieaparade@yahoo.com, 741-6047)

Building Your Home For Life

Honolulu Country Club, 9-11 a.m., free. More people in Hawaii are turning to large additions or re-building instead of purchasing a new home. Discover where to start, how to select a builder, what to watch out for and more. Space is limited; reservations are required. (593-2808, grahambuilders.com)

Celebrate Christmas “Local-Style”

Salt Lake Shopping Center, 10 a.m.-1 p.m., free. Activities include make-and-take crafts, prize giveaways and a visit to Santa’s Hale to receive a treat. Professional photos with Santa available for a fee. (saltlakeshoppingcenter.com)

Christmas Craft Fair

Prince Kuhio Community Center, 9 a.m.-3 p.m., free admission. The fair features over 60 food and craft vendors, entertainment, keiki ID and hula halau. Many of the craft and food vendors are from the Kapolei community with an emphasis on Hawaiian Homelands lessees and their ohana. (facebook.com/princekuhiocc)

Christmas Hoolaulea

Waianae Mall, 11 a.m.-4 p.m., free. The event features food, crafts, games, an information booth, Santa and a photo booth. Entertainment includes the Royal Hawaiian Band, Nanakuli High and Intermediate School Performing Arts Center and the Air Force band. (facebook.com/waianaemall)

Kawaiahao Church, Dec. 8-23, 7-9 p.m., free. Join Kawaiahao Church as it celebrates the Christmas season. Each day is hosted by different churches on Oahu featuring their worship team and a live nativity. (955-9335, 469-3000)

Na Keiki Hoolaulea

Waialua District Park, 9 a.m.-noon, free. The Department of Parks and Recreation holds its annual Na Keiki Hoolaulea for children ages 3-12. The event features keiki make-and-take art projects, games and entertainment. Santa also makes an appearance and families have the opportunity to take a free photo. (637-9721)

Japanese Cultural Center of Hawaii Community Gallery and Gift Shop, Nov. 2-Dec. 21, 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Tues.-Fri., 9 a.m.-4 p.m. Sat., various costs. JCCH’s gift shop features a sale of great bargains on unique one-of-a-kind donated Japanese items. All shopper who spend $10 or more receive full parking validation. Proceeds support the Cultural Center’s educational programs and activities. (945-7633, jcch.com)

West African Dance

Da Spot on King Street, 9-11 p.m., $10, children under 12 are free. Wear your African attire. Drum and dance is an art form to raise spirits. (389-9573)

FAMILY FUN

27th Annual Brunch with Santa

Japanese Cultural Center, 10:30 a.m.-1:30 p.m., $30/person, children under 2 are free. Prevent Child Abuse Hawaii invites families to its 27th annual Brunch with Santa. The event includes brunch, picture-taking with Santa, a children’s fashion show, arts and crafts, activities and more. (preventchildabusehawaii.org)

LEGO: Travel Adventure

Bishop Museum, runs until Jan. 5, 9 a.m.-5 p.m., closed on Tuesdays, $8.95-$19.95. Children are invited to create vehicles capable of flying, driving and floating, or all three. (bishopmuseum.org)

Meet Santa Claus

Manoa Public Library, 11 a.m., free. Keiki can tell Santa what they want for Christmas. Parents should bring cameras for photo ops of Santa with their keiki. Contact the library ASAP if special accommodations are needed. (988-0459)

Nothing is the Same

Tenney Theatre, The Cathedral of St. Andrew, opens Nov. 29 at 7:30 p.m., Saturdays, Nov. 30 at 4:30 p.m.; Dec. 7 at 4:30 and 7:30 p.m.; Dec. 14 at 4:30 p.m.; ASL performance Dec. 14 at 4:30 p.m., season tickets/$60-$125, single tickets/$15-$20. Playwright Y.York explores the meaning of friendship when everyone’s world is turned upside in this story of four 11-year-olds living on Oahu when Japanese planes, on their way to Oahu, bomb their small town. Kupuna ages 73 or older may see the7:30 p.m. Dec. 7 showing for only 5 cents. (htyweb.org)

Sing Along

Hawaii Kai Public Library, 10:30 a.m., free. “Uncle Wayne” Watkins, an early childhood educator and musician, and his band inspire children to get up, dance and move to holiday season music. Suitable for children ages 8 and younger. Contact the library ASAP if special accommodations are needed. (397-5833)

Ronald E. Bright Theatre, doors open at 6:30 p.m., concert starts at 7 p.m., free admission, donations accepted. Castle High School Band holds its winter concert featuring the Castle High School Jazz Ensemble, the Symphonic Band and the Symphonic Wind Ensemble. (castleband.org, castlebandfan@hawaii.rr.com)

Calvary By The Sea Church, 6 p.m., $20-$25. The Orchestra of the Hawaiian Islands performs its Honolulu debut concert including music by Leroy Anderson and Hannukah selections by Ilya Levinson, led by resident conductor Phillip Simmons along with special guest Howard Dicus. (americanmusicfestivals.com)

Home is a Special Kind of Feeling

Kawaiahao Church, 7 p.m., free. Hawaii Youth Opera Chorus presents its 52nd annual holiday concert featuring music from around the world celebrating the season. The chorus is made up of 145 members ages 5 to 18. (hyoc.org)

Karol’s Karolers

Hawaii State Library, 11 a.m., free. This seasonal a cappella group, composed of members of various local church choirs, perform a Christmas concert. Contact the library ASAP if special accommodations are needed. (586-3500)

Windward United Church of Christ, 7-8:30 p.m., free. Windward Choral Society presents ‘Tis the Season! The 6th annual holiday concert features 110 voice and songs from around the world. Donations accepted to offset costs associated with the performance. (windwardchoral@hawaii.rr.com)

Downtown Honolulu Chinatown (check-in at Bar 35), 7-10 p.m., $20-$25. Chinatown bars and sponsor create a pub crawl to benefit the Hawaii Children Cancer Foundation and the Rehabilitation Hospital of the Pacific. (facebook.com/events/440369452739453)

5 O’Clock on the Beach

Tiki’s Grill and Bar in the Aston Waikiki Beach Hotel, 1-6 p.m., $15-$20. Parrot Heads in Paradise, Inc. holds its 5 O’Clock on the BEach pre-concert tailgate event before the Jimmy Buffet Show. The event is a benefit for Fisher House at Tripler Army Medical Center and features a raffle, auction and entertainment. (pauhanaparrotheads.org, eventbrite.com)

Bishop Museum, runs until Jan. 27, 9 a.m.-5 p.m., closed on Tuesdays, $8.95-$19.95. A private collection of approximately 50 stunning and pristine lei are featured in Niihau Ethos, and exhibit that examines the science behind Niihau Shells and its manufacturing history. (bishopmuseum.org)